Fixed
The reported scenario can no longer be reproduced under the conditions assessed.
Retesting
Confirm the fix actually removed the risk instead of creating a false sense of closure.
Vulnerability retesting to confirm fixes, catch regressions and formally update the status of penetration testing findings.
Objective validation Updated status Evidence of the fix
When this matters
Fixing the code does not guarantee the risk is gone.
The retest reproduces the reported scenarios, observes compensating controls and records the outcome in a traceable way.
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After penetration testing fixes
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Before presenting evidence to customers
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Closing out audits
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Validating emergency changes
Outcome
What a retest documents.
Validation is limited to the findings and conditions described in the original report, unless otherwise agreed.
Partially fixed
Risk went down, but part of the condition or the impact remains.
Not fixed
The original behavior is still reproducible or the control is not effective.
Cannot be validated
Changes to the environment, access or scope prevent an objective conclusion.
Inside the delivery
See how this work takes shape.
From technical alignment to delivery, the work has to leave context, evidence and next steps visible to everyone involved.
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Process
Validation that is focused, comparable and traceable.
We use the original report and evidence as the baseline.
Scope and rules of engagement
We document assets, access, limits, execution window and owners before any activity starts.
Guided assessment
Vorvex specialists carry out the work, with Apex supporting reconnaissance, correlation and evidence handling.
Validation and prioritization
Findings are analyzed for exploitability, technical impact and consequence for the business.
Deliverables
A closure backed by evidence.
The updated status reduces disagreement between engineering, security, audit and customers.
Executive view of risk
Exposure summary, priority impacts and next steps to support decisions and investment.
Evidence to fix with
Technical detail, context, reproduction steps and practical remediation guidance.
Traceable record
Scope, period, methodology and finding status documented for audit and accountability.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to help you plan the assessment.
If your question isn't here, talk to the team directly.
Ask on WhatsAppIs a retest a full new penetration test?+
No. It normally verifies the reported findings and any direct effects of the fixes. A new broad assessment has to be contracted separately.
Do you retest reports from another company?+
We can assess them, as long as the report contains enough evidence and detail and the scope is formally authorized.
How long does it take?+
It depends on the number and complexity of the findings. Focused retests normally take less time than the original assessment.
Next step
Need to validate fixes from a penetration test?
Send the report, the findings you fixed and the window available for the retest.